Grisaia no Rakuen

Grisaia no Rakuen begins right at the end of the previous installment, Grisaia no Meikyuu. Kazami Yuuji is arrested under suspicion for terrorism. A video showing apparently concrete proof that Yuuji committed these acts, and he is held in custody by Ichigaya.

Ichigaya knows full well that Yuuji didn't commit the crimes he has been accused of. But he did fail to assassinate Heath Oslo, who is the leader of the terrorist organization with an extremely devastating weapon in their possession. In fact, Ichigaya have their own plans for Yuuji...

But all may not be lost for Yuuji. The girls of the Mihama Academy are not about to let Yuuji be used for political gain, and neither may the mysterious new figure which appears before them.

Kazami, Yuuji Main

Sakurai, Takahiro Japanese

Matsushima, Michiru Main

Mizuhashi, Kaori Japanese

Sakaki, Yumiko Main

Tanaka, Ryouko Japanese

Suou, Amane Main

Taguchi, Hiroko Japanese

Komine, Sachi Main

Shimizu, Ai Japanese

Irisu, Makina Main

Tamiyasu, Tomoe Japanese

Kazami, Kazuki Supporting

Tomonaga, Akane Japanese

Kusakabe, Asako Supporting

Mizusawa, Kei Japanese

Harudera, Yuria Supporting

Narumi, Erika Japanese

Tachibana, Chizuru Supporting

Yanase, Natsumi Japanese

Ogura, Mitsutoshi Producer

Yamazaki, Asuka Producer

Kosuge, Hidenori Producer

Ueki, Tatsuya Producer

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Apr 2, 2023

lucyyamagami

Recommended

Grisaia no Rakuen, also known as The Eden of Grisaia, is an anime series that follows the story of Yuuji Kazami, a former assassin who attends Mihama Academy, a school for girls with traumatic pasts. The series is a sequel to Grisaia no Kajitsu and Grisaia no Meikyuu, and it continues the story of Yuuji and the girls of Mihama Academy.

The storyline of Grisaia no Rakuen is complex and multi-layered. It delves into the pasts of the characters and explores their emotional traumas and struggles. The series tackles heavy themes such as mental illness, abuse, and the consequences of one's actions. The show's writers skillfully ... weave together different storylines and character arcs, creating a cohesive and captivating narrative.

The animation style of Grisaia no Rakuen is stunning. The character designs are beautiful, and the animation is fluid and engaging. The visuals perfectly complement the emotional themes of the story, bringing the characters' inner struggles to life in a powerful and impactful way. The series also has a fantastic soundtrack that adds to the emotional intensity of the story.

The characters in Grisaia no Rakuen are well-developed and complex. Each character has a unique backstory and personality that makes them feel real and relatable. The series explores the relationships between the characters in a way that feels organic and authentic. The romance between Yuuji and the girls of Mihama Academy is handled with care and sensitivity, and it is one of the highlights of the show.

The series also has a strong cast of supporting characters that add depth and complexity to the story. The villains in Grisaia no Rakuen are particularly noteworthy, as they are well-developed and offer a unique perspective on the story's themes.

Overall, Grisaia no Rakuen is a fantastic anime series that offers a complex and engaging storyline, stunning animation, and well-developed characters. The series is a must-watch for fans of the visual novel genre and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted narrative. The show's themes of trauma, mental illness, and the consequences of one's actions make it a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant story that will stick with viewers long after it ends.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Nov 28, 2025

Sidarif

Mixed Feelings

This Season finally cleared up many of the questions left hanging from the first, and overall felt like a solid improvement. The story was more engaging and gave a deeper look into the characters, making the experience smoother and easier to follow. Some of the cast stood out in a good way, though the MC’s sister, despite being a genius, came across a bit too eccentric at times.

While it had its strong moments and wrapped up several mysteries nicely, it still felt like a one-time watch for me. A decent continuation that ties things together without overstaying its welcome.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Dec 23, 2020

ephemerry

Not Recommended

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"The Eden of Grisaia" and the prequel OVA, "The Labyrinth of Grisaia," both struggle from pacing issues from opposite sides of the spectrum — while the prelude to the second series was way too laconic and filled to the brim with edgy, lurid scenes; it was too much to handle all at once, the second series is, well, the opposite of that. It's sluggish and full of textbooks worth of exposition. At the height of my excitement for the continuation, I was underwhelmed by the sheer volume of talking and explanations.

—Technical

Motoki Tanaka (director):

Commentary: From what I have seen of Mr. Tanaka's works, the adaptation of ... the Grisaia franchise is easily his best work, though the Azur Lane adaptation wasn't bad either! It's difficult to believe that the same man that totally destroyed any hope of the "Rewrite" anime ever being good, was actually able to make a cohesive and emotionally impactful visual novel adaptation. It may have been more Front Wing's involvement with the project or the addition of the veteran, series composition producer, ※Hideyuki Kurata!

Good Seiyū Work

Really Enjoyed the Seiyū's Performance

One of Luna's Favorite Performances OF ALL TIME

Takahiro Sakurai as Yūji Kazami:

Commentary: Mr. Sakurai is an incredible voice actor, he usually plays the more often than not, "cold-hearted" pretty boy characters. Though, he's really amazing at comedy roles, too! His talents really fit the role of Yūji Kazami, like a glove! Wonderful work!

Hiroko Taguchi as Amane Suō:

Commentary: I have only seen Ms. Taguchi in "Yosuga no Sora" — yet, I was captivated by her performance as Amane Suō. Especially when her backstory comes to light, her character's tenderness and wisdom is really gently conveyed throughout the dialogue! Amazing job!

Ryōko Tanaka as Yumiko Sakaki:

Commentary: I enjoyed Ms. Sakaki's performance in "Little Busters" a lot, but, with that said, I kind of wish I hadn't looked at her discography! She a couple of characters, in both the "Kara no Shōjo" and "Cartagra" visual novels that I really didn't like! Despite that, her characterization of Yumiko Sakaki was really good!

Kaori Mizuhashi as Michiru Matsushima:

Commentary: Ms. Mizuhashi is a really, really, incredibly talented seiyū — I tend to prefer her more mature-sounding roles, but her work on Michiru is still really top-notch! Excellent job!

Ai Shimizu as Sachi Komine:

Commentary: Ms. Shimizu's voice is so frickin' adorable! I initially thought that Sachi would be my favorite based on her downright endearing nature and maid aesthetic! I really loved her as Minawa Andō in "Mahoromatic," too! Incredible!

Tomoe Tamiyasu as Makina Irisu:

Commentary: I only know Ms. Tamiyasu, other than in the Grisaia series, in "Little Busters"! But, her voice is very charming and sweet! Amazing job!

Akane Tomonaga as Kazuki Kazami:

Commentary: I recently watched ChäoS;HEAd, a few months ago, and although I mostly watched it with the English dub, I did sample a little bit of the Japanese audio, too; Ms. Tomonaga has a very sexy-sounding voice! Great job with calculated, yet sensual character of Kazuki Kazami!

Overall, "Grisaia no Meikyū" and "Grisaia no Rakuen" are affected by some of the same pitfalls the other visual novels are faced with, a) too much of a story leads to overwrought exposition, b) too much of a hurried backstory seems like a recipe for gut-churning, tragic pornography, rather a palatable character path, and c) "too many routes leads to none," the conclusion isn't satisfying, because it incorporates too many elements. I thought that the build-up to the "Kazuki is still alive" reveal was too delayed, too, waiting through scene to humdrum scene of nonstop talking, made her inevitable entrance anti-climatic — at most, a good toss-back to the first season! I give both "Grisaia no Meikyū" and "Grisaia no Rakuen" a 3/10!

Ratings:

The Labyrinth of Grisaia ("Grisaia no Meikyū") ★★☆☆☆

The Eden of Grisaia ("Grisaia no Rakuen") ★★☆☆☆

Other Rankings:

The Fruit of Grisaia ("Grisaia no Kajitsu") ★★★★☆

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger ★★★☆☆

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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